# Lake Region Healthcare

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-27**: Local outlets report Lake Region Healthcare recognition — KFGO-KBRF and Y94 publish stories on the Forbes recognition, including a statement from CEO Kent Mattson.
- **2026-07**: Forbes releases inaugural Top Hospitals by State list — Forbes publishes state-by-state rankings based on CMS Provider Data Catalog, naming Lake Region Healthcare among Minnesota's top 30% of eligible hospitals and awarding a five-star national rating.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Lake Region Healthcare Earns 5-Star Forbes Rating as MN Top Hospital
2026-08-12 19:17:39 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Forbes' inaugural Top Hospitals by State list places Lake Region Healthcare among Minnesota's top 30%, based on CMS quality measures. The five-star national rating highlights patient outcomes, value, and experience at an independent rural provider. The recognition could serve as a benchmark for community hospitals seeking validation in value-based care.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/lake-region-healthcare-forbes-top-hospitals-minnesota-5-star

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